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What sizes are your photos?
MAX Most Print Projects - Complete Coverage on most Banners, Posters, Postcards, Bulletin & Brochure Covers, Newspaper Ads, Product Packaging, CD & DVD Covers, etc. All Web Projects - Full Screen W...
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How to search for photos
Hover over "Photos" in the navigation menu to see a list of pre-populated list of our most commonly searched terms: Looking for something not shown there? No problem, you can search across all pr...
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Why do I have to fill out a Form W-9?
If you are a “US Person”, you must submit a signed and completed IRS Form W-9 to Lightstock in order for Lightstock to make payments to you. You can find instructions on how to download and submit ...
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How do I get paid from Lightstock?
Lightstock will process payments to Partners monthly on or about the fifth business day of every month for the previous month's Royalties. Payments are automatic, so you don’t have to request a pay...
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Should I include sound in my footage?
No, unless it's integral to the clip.
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Will I be able to see stats about my video clips?
Yes. We’re crazy about stats and tracking. On your Partner dashboard you’ll be able to see a plethora of data. You’ll be able to check and see how many downloads you’ve received and how much money ...
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What about property releases?
We recommend you get a signed property release if the primary subject of your clip contains an identifiable piece of property, architecture, artwork, trademark, etc. Have a question? Email us at pa...
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Do I need a model release for people in my clips?
Yes, if there is a recognizable person in any of your video clips, then you will need to have a signed model release on file from that person. Lightstock does not require you to upload model releas...
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Can I delete a video clip that’s already been uploaded?
Sure, it’s your content. If you are logged into your Partner account, click on the video you wish to remove and select “Pull from sale”. This will pull the photo from sale on the site immediately. ...
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How long does it take for my accepted clips to go live on the site?
We strive to get clips live as fast as possible. You should see your accepted clip available on the site within one week, Sometimes it can take longer if a large number of uploads come in at one time.